Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • Chicken - 1 lb (boneless, skinless)
  • Whole Spices - 1" piece cinnamon, 2 cloves, 2 cardamoms
  • Hung Curd (or Greek Yogurt) - 1/2 cup
  • Lime Juice - 1 tbsp
  • Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
  • Kasoori Methi - 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
  • Salt - 1 tsp
  • Sugar - 1/2 tsp
  • Cilantro - for garnish
  • Oil - 2 tbsp
  • Tomato - 5 (pureed)
  • Cashews (or Almonds) - 10
  • Ginger Garlic paste - 2 tsp
  • Green chili - 1 (chopped, optional)
  • Kasoori Methi - 1 tsp
  • Fresh Cream ( or Heavy cream) - 1/2 cup
  • Red Chili powder - 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
  • Salt - to taste
  • Butter - 2 tbsp

Instruction

  • Wash the chicken, pat it dry using a paper towel and cut it into 1 inch thick cubes.
  • Marinate the chicken pieces with hung curd, required salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, kasoori methi, little oil and ginger garlic paste.
  • Let it rest for at least 1/2 hour. Overnight marination will be good.
  • After marination, heat a grill pan or any frying pan. Add some oil and put the chicken pieces along with the marinade.
  • Shallow fry until all the moisture that oozes out evaporates. It will take about 10 minutes. You can also bake it in the oven, grill it or use an electric tandoor.
  • Remove the pieces and keep it aside while we prepare the makhani sauce.
  • Heat some butter in the same pan and add the whole garam masala. Add the ginger garlic paste and green chili.
  • Fry for a minute and then add the tomato puree, salt and red chili powder. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the cashew paste. Also add about 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
  • Next add the fried chicken pieces. Cover and let it cook for 5 minutes in medium low flame so the flavors combine nicely.
  • Now add the crushed kasoori methi and garam masala powder. Add the heavy cream, mix everything and let it simmer for few minutes.
  • Garnish with finely chopped cilantro and some more fresh cream. Enjoy your delicious butter chicken.